Butler High School - Tropaeum Yearbook (Butler, IN)

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immMimmmmi m ¥ airopapum-i92r mmmmMmmmmmm THE BUTLER BOOSTER VOL. XXXVII. Butler, Indiana, May 27, 1937. Price 6 cents Wedding At Last Solemnized Butler, 1937.— One of the most beautiful summer weddings of the winter was celebrated this evening at 9 ' A. M. Miss Colista Leona Dielil one of the several daugh- ters of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Diehl, was united in mar- riage to Norman A. Norris, of Chicago. Mr. Norris is a noted artist and cartoon- ist, employed by the Col- lege Humor Magazine and a member of the Eta Bitta Pi. Action In House of Congress Wash., D. C— 1937. An Act of Congress, providing that labor organizations not conducted for profit was not to be considered il- legal and members are not restrained in carrying out legitimate objects of the organization, was passed today through the influence of Mr. Ferda Hample. Mr. Hample received his training in speaking in the 7th hour public speaking class in B. H. S. Evangelistic Services At- tract Qreat Attention Butler, 1937. — Public ser- vices are being conducted at the XJ. B. Church by the noted Evangelist, Mrs. Howard Funk. She is be- ing assisted by her hus- band as choir leader and soloist. China Under Stressed Circumstances Tokio, China, 19-37. — Re- ports have been received from Rev. Lester Snyder, missionary to China, that unless food and clothing are sent immediately there, thousands will perish. Mr. Snyder has done very good work as a mis- sionary and is expected home as soon as situations are a little better in China. He will resume his position as minister of the U. B. church at Boston, Mass. Noted Aviator Makes First Trip Across At- lantic in Two Days N. Y., N. Y. — Who says the world is not progres- sing in transportation? Per- haps one of the most dar- ing feats was performed by Mr. Ray Snyder, of But- ler, Indiana, last week. At different intervals word was sent back con- cerning the progress of the planes. All the Butler folks were anxious to hear how Ray was progressing. Many planes were forced to abandon the trip and turned back. At last word was sent back that Mr. Snyder had arrived in France, unin- jured. Ray has made a record no one has surpassed and his name will be recorded in the History as the in- ventor of the marvelous plane that resisted all storms. Great Scientist Appears at Butler Butler, 1937.— Mr. J. E. Teutsch of Atlanta, Ga., gave an interesting dem- onstration at the State Auditorium, Tuesday eve- ning. Facts concerning the new eartlis have been writ- ten, said Mr. Teutsch, ' ' that are amazing. I have just made the discovery recently and have had it recognized by the Science Bureau, that these planets are similar to the earth we live on. There are people living on these planets, who are savages. Many other in- teresting facts can be told concerning these planets. Contract Has Been Signed Chicago, 1937.— Mr. E. E. Hiatt is proving the bene- fit of his school training in his success in his Civil En- gineering. After graduating from the Class of ' 27, from But- ler, Indiana, he immediate- ly commenced his studies in Civil Engineering and today has signed a con- tract to build the largest bridge in the U. S. Historical Research Mr. Delbert Jenks has become famous for his great history entitled, Facts Concerning the Government Since ,1925. g s- mmmmim mm m m f mfmf mmM -27-

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mmmmmmmmmm ¥ ®ropantm-i92r mwmwmmmwmiwiwmi m •2 Wava Roljinsun, who in turn donated these, with the statement that they were stale, to be sokl again. Article 12. A Lincoln Essay, was found among the debris in back of the school building. Walter Fisher finally laid claim to this, with the request that it be given to the most deserving member of the Junior class. Article 13. During her four yrars ' stay at Butler, Prances Miller had accumulated a certain amount of knowledge. Having no further use for this she offers it for sale. It was finally sold to Robert Gehring for the price of $99.99. Article 14. Knowing that medals are articles of pride to any man, Harold Hlentz placed his on the market. Ralph McCc-ullough is now wearing this as a chest protector in liaseball practice. Article 15. Catherine (Jln ' rlin sent in a request that some kind-hearted senior donate her knowledge of men to be sold. Colista Diehl replied to this request adding her .sweet disposition, however having one equally as sweet Catherine passed Colista ' s on to the yophomore class, retaining the know- ledge. Article 16. For some time -iohii ( ' aiiipbell has l)een in need of some quiet and sensible ways, so Ralph Stullei- was fiiuilly induced to offer his for sale. The Junior class and Faculty took up a collection and purchased these ways for $500, then presented these to Jehu, with a l)ook of instructions. Article 17. An indomitable spirit of optimism, accomi anied by the fa- mous Tyson gi-in offered l.)y Herb is now in the possession of Leo. Article 18. A horn, a painted scarf, several reed baskets, with several other articles, the work of a certain curly haired senior, Helen Bryan, are now in the hands of Ragna B,ryant. Article 19, (iei ' trude Bordner was loathe to part with her valued musi- cal ability, but realizing the necessity of some such talent in the school, Ger- trude donated this to Miss Downs to use as she saw fit. Article 20. Harriett Fitch, after due consideration decided her most val- uable possessioai was her plentiful supply of clothes. Virginia Stone has ad- ded these to her already abundant supply. The total amount received for these was 29 cents. Article 21. Twinkliu ' hi ' own eyes, a win ' em smile, curly hair and brains were the contributions of Otis Kline to the auction. The eyes went to Donna Higley. The smile, oh, — just see Randall Staley smile, and the brains to Loren Spake Article 22. Roberta White has often been heard to express a desire for black hail-. Helen Alwood very generously donated hers to the sale but due ' o certain unmentional)l( ' I ' easons Rolierta did. not buy this. Article 23. No class is complete without its poet so the class of ' 28 has requested (upon the advice of Miss Greatbatch) that Martin Leason put his poetical talent on the market. Ruth Noragon is now using this talent to the greatest advantage. Article 24. Write a calendar! Why I can ' t. Hearing just such state- ments coming from some martyred member of the senior class of ' 28. Pauline Hu))artt left this ability- in the hands of Mr. Wooden to be distributed as he saw fit. Article 25. Delbei ' t gave his assendjley seat across from Clarence to- El- mer Beebe. It is moi-e nearly tlie correct size than the one which Elmer occu- pies at present. A.rticle 26. Since this was the most successful sale ever conducted by a Senior Class, both in regards to amount received and satisfaction given, Gail Wynkoop gave her ability to conduct this type of sale to Robert King. Lastly, we leave, as a class, to the classes to follow, our best wishes for everlasting success. -GAH. WYNKOOP. :S UlkW -26—

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s I!lr0fiaeum — 102r THE BUTLEE BOOSTER May 27, 1927. THE BUTLER BOOSTER 11. G. Br%-an Editor Price, per year .... .$il..jli Entered as Fir.st Class mail in Butler PostoiBce. Closing Out Butler, 193.7.— Mr. Anson SniitTi is closing out liis present stock of groceries on Tuesday, June 20, 19.37. Everything is to be sold at half price. Mr. Smith would like to have all his goods sold by 8 o ' clock Tuesday evening. He will go to the city of Ft. Wayne and there start a chain of Smith Cirocerv Stores. POET ' S CORNER The Tragedy- Martin Leason He brushed his elbow off his arm, His brain, in vain he rack- ed; His head held by a single chord; His feet, the size did lack. I The muscles of his b;ain did twitcli. His knees, did doff their caps; And every time at him they looked. He ' d feign another lapse. They called the doctor for a council. They made suggestions long and bold; But when they got- around to act, They found him lying stiff and cold. Farmeis ' Convention Meets Chicago, 19;i7.— The an- nual farmers ' convention met at Chicago, Wednes- day. Many interesting talks and demonstrations were given, but p-erhaps the liest were given by Messrs. Holman and Stuller of near Butler, Indiana, and the Misses Wyncoop) and Kandel of near Arc- tic. Mr. Holman gave a talk entitled, ' ' Masterpieces Among iSeeds. ' ' The seeds were his own discovery and have proven to be a great success. Mr. Stuller also contributed a new method for sowing grains, which re described in full and has been patented. In the Home Economics field. Miss Wyncoop and Kandel made two interest- ing demonstrations. The first was cold packing raw meat and vegetables and the second was ' ' by the easiest way and less time bake your own bread. Disturbance of Peace Butler. — The police ans- wered a riot call at the corner of Main and Broad- way about 8:00 o ' clock last night. The cause of the riot evi- dently was a queer look- ing character, who was dis- turbing the. peace of the community by giving speeches from a soap-box. He, Otis Kline, claimed to have. a new kind of hair tonic, which would grow curly hair over night. Mr. Kline used his own hair as an example. New System of School Planned Auburn, 1937.— The first teachers institute met at Auburn, September 2, to plan and revise some of the school systems and selec- tions of subjects during a students Hi school year. Perhaps the best system suggested and which will be followed is that of the Misses Miller and Wagner of Spencerville, Indiana. The plan is a joint one and is as follows: All col- leges require a certain num- ber- of subjects before en- tering. Let the county sup- erintendent have these sub- jects requirCid in the dif- ferent years and provide that a student cannot take an under subject below the grade he is in. This will save con- fusion on the piart of the teachers and all the prin- cipals of the school. The plan is to go into effect this vear. Orphan ' s Home Enlarged Ft. Wayne, 1937.— Due to many more homeless youngsters. Miss Helen Al- wood presented a writ to the City Council, that she wished the Orphan ' s Home enlarged. The Council re- ports that the request shall be granted. Reunion of Class of ' 27 On June 20, 1940, the class of ' 27 held their an- nual reunioa at Lake James. All were present with the exc eption of- Mr. and Mrs. Norris, , who. were touring in the west. i 1 m m m mi : ' mm mwm%mmfmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm